What are the schools like in Cooter, MO?

Cooter is served primarily by COOTER R-IV. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Cooter?

The median household income in Cooter, MO is $50,104 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Cooter, MO?

Cooter has an average high temperature of 47.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.9 inches.

Cooter, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cooter, MO affordable or expensive?

Cooter's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cooter is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $53,300 and the median rent is $769 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cooter, MO?

Cooter has a violent crime rate of 512.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2005.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cooter, MO a Good Place to Live?

Cooter is a small town of 343 in Missouri, with a median household income of $50,104 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Cooter stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cooter is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cooter city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 86.2

Cooter's overall cost of living index is 86.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cooter costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cooter, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$53,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$769	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,104	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Cooter's violent crime rate is 512.5 per 100,000 residents — 35% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

512.5 /100k

Property Crime

2005.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cooter is served primarily by COOTER R-IV. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cooter, MO	National Avg
School District	COOTER R-IV	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cooter sees average highs of 47.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 43.0 inches of annual precipitation and 2.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cooter, MO
Average High — January	47.5°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	43.0"
Annual Snowfall	2.9"

Demographics

Metric	Cooter, MO	National Avg
Population	343	—
Median Age	34.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	36.7%	22.2%
65 and over	11.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Holland, MO 4 mi Steele, MO 4 mi Denton, MO 6 mi Armorel, AR 8 mi Blytheville, AR 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Cooter

Cooter, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63839

Cooter vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooter, MO affordable or expensive?

Cooter's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cooter roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $53,300 and median rent is $769/month.

What is the crime rate in Cooter, MO?

Cooter's violent crime rate is 512.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2005.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cooter?

Public schools in Cooter are operated by COOTER R-IV. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 9.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cooter, MO a good place to live?

Cooter, MO has a population of 343, a median household income of $50,104, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cooter?

Cooter averages 47.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.0 inches with about 2.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cooter?

Cooter, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63839.

What is the population of Cooter?

The population of Cooter, Missouri is 343 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cooter?

Key numbers for living in Cooter: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $53,300, median household income $50,104, crime index 119 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cooter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.